The downgrades surrounding the Galaxy S26 Ultra keep getting listed before the official announcement, with the latest one a stringent warning to those who have a tendency to misplace or lose their expensive belongings on a daily basis. In a nutshell, if you decide to take a leap of faith and make Samsung’s upcoming flagship your daily driver, keep it close to you at all times because a fresh leak reveals that you won’t be able to track it if it gets powered off.
Google’s Find Hub has existed since the Pixel 8, but will be missing from the premium Galaxy S26 Ultra for some odd reason
A single line below from a log entry from the Galaxy S26 Ultra was posted by a Google employee, with Android Authority’s eagle eyes quickly pouncing on an essential feature that will be missing from what should have been present from a device that’s expected to cost more than $1,000 when it launches. Google’s Find Hub, which is similar to Apple’s Find My network, won’t be available on the entire Galaxy S26 family, meaning that locating these smartphones will be next to impossible if they power down.
[ro.bluetooth.finder.supported]: [false]
Keep in mind that this feature has existed on Google’s smartphones since the Pixel 8, and regardless of whether the latter receives flak for its launches, whether it’s the software aspect or the underpowered or inefficient hardware, at least users won’t have to worry about losing these devices. Fortunately, all hope isn’t lost because it is possible for Samsung to add support for Find Hub shortly after the Galaxy S26 lineup has officially launched, in the form of a software update.
For those who value their smartphones as a hefty investment, we’d still advise you to hop onto the iPhone train because countless events have shown that Apple’s Find My network continues to be superior. Also, since we mentioned downgrades right at the beginning of this report, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s S Pen is expected to lack Bluetooth functionality, its 5,000mAh battery will have 800 fewer charge cycles compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s cell, and the flagship’s physical camera sizes are smaller than premium alternatives.
News Source: Android Authority
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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